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..., Swivel, and Vertical Extension 25 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 26 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34...
..., Swivel, and Vertical Extension 25 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 26 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34...
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only) and Other Regulatory Information 53 Contacting Dell 53 Setting Up Your Monitor 54 Maintenance Guidelines 57 4 | Contents Troubleshooting 47 Self-Test 47 Built-in Diagnostics 49 Common Problems 50 Product Specific Problems 51 Appendix 53 Safety Instructions 53 FCC Notices (U.S.
only) and Other Regulatory Information 53 Contacting Dell 53 Setting Up Your Monitor 54 Maintenance Guidelines 57 4 | Contents Troubleshooting 47 Self-Test 47 Built-in Diagnostics 49 Common Problems 50 Product Specific Problems 51 Appendix 53 Safety Instructions 53 FCC Notices (U.S.
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Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) About Your Monitor | 5 Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor.
Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) About Your Monitor | 5 Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor.
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...; Quick Setup Guide • Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2518D/U2518DX/U2518DR monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 63.44 cm (25-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 resolution...
...; Quick Setup Guide • Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2518D/U2518DX/U2518DR monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 63.44 cm (25-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 resolution...
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ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. • The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. • The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
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... Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 Wall mount monitor using VESA- Side View USB downstream port Port with security cable lock (sold separately). 5 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Tag label for technical support. 6 Cable management slot Use to organize...
... Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 Wall mount monitor using VESA- Side View USB downstream port Port with security cable lock (sold separately). 5 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Tag label for technical support. 6 Cable management slot Use to organize...
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...HDMI cable (optional). To enable MST, refer to the computer and USB upstream connector on section "Connecting the Monitor for MST (multi-stream transport) capable monitor. Only supports 2-channel audio. WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can use the USB downstream ... hearing damage or loss. Bottom View Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Use AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. DP 1.1 monitor can only use DP out connector. HDMI connector Connect your USB device. DP connector (out) DP output for DP MST Function". Audio ...
...HDMI cable (optional). To enable MST, refer to the computer and USB upstream connector on section "Connecting the Monitor for MST (multi-stream transport) capable monitor. Only supports 2-channel audio. WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can use the USB downstream ... hearing damage or loss. Bottom View Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Use AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. DP 1.1 monitor can only use DP out connector. HDMI connector Connect your USB device. DP connector (out) DP output for DP MST Function". Audio ...
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Monitor Specifications Screen type Panel Type Aspect ratio Viewable image dimensions Diagonal Active Area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal ... 3.0 downstream port • 2 x USB 3.0 with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A (max) • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream port • 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack) 10 | About Your Monitor TFT LCD In-plane switching Technology 16:9 63.44 cm (25 inches) 552.96 mm (21.77 inches) 311.04 mm (12.25 inches) 171992...
Monitor Specifications Screen type Panel Type Aspect ratio Viewable image dimensions Diagonal Active Area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal ... 3.0 downstream port • 2 x USB 3.0 with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A (max) • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream port • 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack) 10 | About Your Monitor TFT LCD In-plane switching Technology 16:9 63.44 cm (25 inches) 552.96 mm (21.77 inches) 311.04 mm (12.25 inches) 171992...
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Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Adjustability Height adjustable stand Tilt Swivel Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security 7.30 mm (Top) 7.30 mm (Left/Right) 8.80 mm (Bottom) 130 mm -5° to 21° -45° to 45... kHz to 88 kHz (Other) 56 Hz to 76 Hz 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p About Your Monitor | 11
Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Adjustability Height adjustable stand Tilt Swivel Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security 7.30 mm (Top) 7.30 mm (Left/Right) 8.80 mm (Bottom) 130 mm -5° to 21° -45° to 45... kHz to 88 kHz (Other) 56 Hz to 76 Hz 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p About Your Monitor | 11
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....0 78.8 108.0 108.0 135.0 162.0 148.5 147.16 241.5 Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor 2560 x 1440/60 Hz Maximum number of external monitors that can be supported 2560 x 1440/60 Hz 1 NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1440 60Hz only. 12 | About Your...
....0 78.8 108.0 108.0 135.0 162.0 148.5 147.16 241.5 Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor 2560 x 1440/60 Hz Maximum number of external monitors that can be supported 2560 x 1440/60 Hz 1 NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1440 60Hz only. 12 | About Your...
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...; Audio line-out • USB 3.0 upstream port connector • USB 3.0 downstream port connector x 4 (Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.) DP to mDP 1.8 M cable (only for U2518D) HDMI 1.8 M cable (U2518DX & U2518DR) USB 3.0 1.8 M cable 527.2 mm (20.76 inches) 397.2 mm (15.64 inches) 567.6 mm (22.35 inches) 200.1 mm (7.88 inches....7 mm (17.04 inches) 386.5 mm (15.21 inches) 292.4 mm (11.50 inches) 200.1 mm (7.88 inches) 8.33 kg (18.36 lb) About Your Monitor | 13
...; Audio line-out • USB 3.0 upstream port connector • USB 3.0 downstream port connector x 4 (Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.) DP to mDP 1.8 M cable (only for U2518D) HDMI 1.8 M cable (U2518DX & U2518DR) USB 3.0 1.8 M cable 527.2 mm (20.76 inches) 397.2 mm (15.64 inches) 567.6 mm (22.35 inches) 200.1 mm (7.88 inches....7 mm (17.04 inches) 386.5 mm (15.21 inches) 292.4 mm (11.50 inches) 200.1 mm (7.88 inches) 8.33 kg (18.36 lb) About Your Monitor | 13
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... (13.76 lb) 3.42 kg (7.54 lb) 2.47 kg (5.45 lb) Environmental Characteristics Compliant Standards TCO Certified Display RoHS Compliant BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation yes yes yes 0°C to 40°C (32... m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 375.32 BTU/hour (maximum) 102.36 BTU/hour (typical) 14 | About Your Monitor Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
... (13.76 lb) 3.42 kg (7.54 lb) 2.47 kg (5.45 lb) Environmental Characteristics Compliant Standards TCO Certified Display RoHS Compliant BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation yes yes yes 0°C to 40°C (32... m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 375.32 BTU/hour (maximum) 102.36 BTU/hour (typical) 14 | About Your Monitor Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
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... in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is referred to the OSD. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of this information... in the normal operation mode. This is expressed or implied. If the computer detects input from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance, and USB active. If you press any button in kWh measured with reference to update such information....
... in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is referred to the OSD. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of this information... in the normal operation mode. This is expressed or implied. If the computer detects input from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance, and USB active. If you press any button in kWh measured with reference to update such information....
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Pin Assignments DP connector (in) Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3(n) GND ML3(p) ML2(n) GND ML2(p) ML1(n) GND ML1(p) ML0(n) GND ML0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) GND AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR 16 | About Your Monitor
Pin Assignments DP connector (in) Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3(n) GND ML3(p) ML2(n) GND ML2(p) ML1(n) GND ML1(p) ML0(n) GND ML0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) GND AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR 16 | About Your Monitor
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DP connector (out) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH(p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH(n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 17
DP connector (out) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH(p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH(n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 17
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mDP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML3 (n) 4 CONFIG1 5 ML3 (p) 6 CONFIG2 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML2 (n) 10 ML0 (p) 11 ML2 (p) 12 ML0 (p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML1 (n) 16 AUX (p) 17 ML1 (p) 18 AUX (n) 19 GND 20 DP_PWR 18 | About Your Monitor
mDP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML3 (n) 4 CONFIG1 5 ML3 (p) 6 CONFIG2 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML2 (n) 10 ML0 (p) 11 ML2 (p) 12 ML0 (p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML1 (n) 16 AUX (p) 17 ML1 (p) 18 AUX (n) 19 GND 20 DP_PWR 18 | About Your Monitor
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on device) DDC CLOCK (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) DDC/CEC Ground +5 V POWER HOT PLUG DETECT About Your Monitor | 19 HDMI connector Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC Reserved (N.C.
on device) DDC CLOCK (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) DDC/CEC Ground +5 V POWER HOT PLUG DETECT About Your Monitor | 19 HDMI connector Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC Reserved (N.C.
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...computer has the following USB ports: • 1 upstream - up to 0.9 A on your monitor. NOTE: The monitor's USB ports work only when the monitor is BC 1.2 compatible. the ports with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device ... Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal name VBUS DD+ GND StdB_SSTXStdB_SSTX+ GND_DRAIN StdB_SSRXStdB_SSRX+ Shield 20 | About Your Monitor Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal name VBUS DD+ GND StdA_SSRXStdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN StdA_SSTXStdA_SSTX+ Shield Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you turn...
...computer has the following USB ports: • 1 upstream - up to 0.9 A on your monitor. NOTE: The monitor's USB ports work only when the monitor is BC 1.2 compatible. the ports with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device ... Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal name VBUS DD+ GND StdB_SSTXStdB_SSTX+ GND_DRAIN StdB_SSRXStdB_SSRX+ Shield 20 | About Your Monitor Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal name VBUS DD+ GND StdA_SSRXStdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN StdA_SSTXStdA_SSTX+ Shield Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you turn...
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you can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. For more pixels to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. Most monitor installations are hard to become fixed in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system...
you can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. For more pixels to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. Most monitor installations are hard to become fixed in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system...
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... back of the stand to avoid scratching the display panel. To attach the monitor stand: 1 Remove the monitor protective cover and place the monitor with the stand to set it . 2 Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the monitor. 3 Press the stand down till it snaps into its place. 22 | Setting Up... the Monitor If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with its front facing downward on it up. Setting Up the...
... back of the stand to avoid scratching the display panel. To attach the monitor stand: 1 Remove the monitor protective cover and place the monitor with the stand to set it . 2 Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the monitor. 3 Press the stand down till it snaps into its place. 22 | Setting Up... the Monitor If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with its front facing downward on it up. Setting Up the...